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ISO 17100 certified

NHS & Medical Interpreters

Medical interpreters for NHS, GP surgeries, hospitals.

14Years Experience
50,000+Documents Translated

Why Lingo Service

  • ISO 17100 certified and an ITI corporate member
  • 260+ languages, native qualified linguists
  • Certified translation from £35, transparent pricing
  • Same-day return available on weekdays
  • GDPR-compliant, files stored in the UK

Translation Services We Provide

Specialist services delivered by qualified linguists

  • GP Consultations

    Doctor-patient appointments, diagnosis, treatment plans

  • Hospital Services

    Inpatient, outpatient, A&E, maternity

  • Mental Health

    Psychiatric assessments, therapy, mental health support

  • Procedures

    Treatment explanations, consent, procedure briefings

  • Pharmacy

    Prescription explanations, medication instructions

  • Discharge Planning

    Discharge instructions, follow-up, care plans

Why Choose Us

  • Medical Expertise

    Medical terminology training, healthcare procedures

  • Confidentiality

    Patient confidentiality, GDPR compliant

  • Fast Availability

    24h booking, same-day emergency

  • Remote Options

    Telephone/video for GP consultations

Client Types We Serve

NHS Trusts

  • Hospital appointments
  • A&E
  • Maternity
  • Mental health

GP Surgeries

  • Consultations
  • Diagnosis
  • Treatment plans
  • Screening

Community Health

  • Home visits
  • Community nursing
  • Health visitors
  • Vaccination clinics

Enterprise & Volume Solutions

Scalable translation solutions for organisations with ongoing or high-volume needs

  • Dedicated Account Manager

    Single point of contact for all your translation needs. Priority support and project coordination.

  • Volume Pricing

    Competitive rates for high-volume projects. Translation memory reduces costs on recurring content.

  • Framework Agreements

    SLA-backed contracts with guaranteed turnaround times, fixed pricing, and service level commitments.

  • Security & Compliance

    Cyber Essentials certified. GDPR compliant. NDA protection. Secure file handling for sensitive documents.

Explore Enterprise Solutions

Or call our enterprise team: 0800 193 8888

Our Process

  1. Booking

    Healthcare provider books interpreter

  2. Assignment

    Medically-trained interpreter assigned

  3. Appointment

    Interpreter facilitates consultation

  4. Follow-Up

    Invoice, future bookings

Case Study

NHS Interpreting

Supporting NHS trusts with professional medical interpreters in 260+ languages.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NHS & medical interpreters

How do I book an NHS interpreter?

Healthcare providers contact us directly. Patients ask your GP/hospital to book. 24h notice preferred, emergency same-day available. Need patient documents translated too? See our NHS translation services.

How much do NHS interpreters cost?

NHS interpreting: £65-£75/hour (1h min). Telephone: £0.85-£1.00/min. Video: £55-£65/hour. Rate agreements available.

Are interpreters available for telephone GP appointments?

Yes - telephone and video interpreters for remote consultations. On-demand or pre-booked.

Need NHS & Medical Interpreters?

Speak to our team about your interpreting needs

  • Accepted by the Home Office
  • Available 24 Hours
  • ITI Corporate Member